Network Engineer

Skillable is a 100% remote and virtual tech company that’s modernizing the world of training. The Network Engineer will focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of network systems within the organization, leveraging experience in automation and networking to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high availability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain networking site reliability processes to ensure minimal downtime and consistent performance across network systems
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the organization's monitoring and alert systems to detect performance issues and system disruptions promptly
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and escalate networking-related service-impacting issues to ensure timely resolution and maintain system reliability
• Participate in the configuration, management, and monitoring of network infrastructure, including enterprise servers, L2 and L3 networking, and firewalls
• Support automation of repetitive tasks to reduce manual efforts and improve the operational efficiency of networking systems
• Contribute to the performance analysis of networking systems and work on capacity planning to ensure scalability and stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align networking initiatives with broader organizational goals and technical projects
• Assist in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for networking systems, troubleshooting procedures, and operational guidelines
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical networking systems and ensure high availability
• Provide input on best practices for networking reliability, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Engage in professional development opportunities to strengthen technical skills and stay updated on emerging trends in networking and site reliability
• Other networking-related initiatives or cross-functional project involvement as assigned
• Support and promote the company values through positive interaction with both internal and external partners and customers on a regular basis
• Other strategic business initiatives or cross-functional project involvement as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Networking, or a related field preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of professional experience in a networking or site reliability engineering position
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex networking and system issues using a variety of resources and tools
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, stay organized, and manage time effectively while prioritizing daily and weekly work
• Experience with enterprise server configuration, management, and enterprise L2 and L3 networking
• Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, including configuration, rule management, and troubleshooting
• Ability to design and implement firewall policies to ensure secure and efficient network traffic management
• Familiarity with advanced FortiGate features such as VPN setup, traffic shaping, and intrusion prevention systems
• Experience with Python programming, Docker/container management, Git/GitHub, and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Knowledge of Linux server maintenance, including disk and partition management, shell scripting, user and group permissions, and RBAC
• Understanding of IPs, VLANs, and their relationship to Linux interface management
• Proficiency with iptables or nftables firewall rules and user/group/file permissions
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Salt to streamline operations and ensure uptime
• Ability to collaborate with non-technical teams to develop technical solutions that align with business requirements
• Support Development and QA teams by installing and managing custom software and configurations
• Strong analytical skills to objectively assess platform usage and suggest improvements through operational or development enhancements
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams
• Interest and ability in mentoring team members as applicable
• Proficiency with MS Office, web conferencing, and internal communication software